Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Louisiana
My son broke his arm. We took him to the hospital and were advised that it was broken after x-rays were taken. After 2 postponements by the doctor that casted my 6 year old son's broken arm we found that the arm was not set properly. My wife and I do not have medical insurance. My question is this, is the doctor liable for having my son's arm corrected?
Asked on 3/09/11, 7:04 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas
Mandie Seale Lucas
Of the doctor caused harm to your child due to negligence, mistake or incompetence, you may have a medical malpractice action for him. You must file it within one year from the date of the occurrence. The first step is a medical review panel, where a panel reviews the medical files and determines whether their was negligence.
Answered on 3/15/11, 6:25 pm